Raised Beds
Framing, board sizing, and soil volume for beds that last.
Best Wood for Raised Beds: Cedar vs. Treated vs. Pine
Which lumber to use for a raised garden bed, whether modern pressure-treated wood is safe for vegetables, and which materials to avoid.
September 28, 2026
How Deep Should a Raised Bed Be? (Depth by Crop)
Minimum raised bed depth for greens, tomatoes and root crops, when you need more depth, and how much soil each depth takes for a 4×8 bed.
September 28, 2026
How to Build a 4×8 Raised Bed: Materials & Cut List
Step-by-step plan for a 4×8 ft raised garden bed from six 2×6 boards: exact materials, cut list, screw count and how to level and fill it.
September 28, 2026
What Size Should a Raised Bed Be? Width, Length & Paths
The best raised bed width, length and path spacing, why 4×8 ft is the standard, and how to size beds for your space and lumber.
September 28, 2026
How Much Soil for a Raised Bed? (Formula + Size Chart)
The exact formula for raised bed soil volume, a quick chart for common bed sizes, and the topsoil/compost/aerator mix to use.
September 24, 2026